Author: Bob Troop

pecialist marine engine supplier James Troop has received a special presentation from the Royal Navy’s Northern England and Isle of Man commander for its outstanding work on seven Mine Hunter vessels. Commodore Gary Doyle presented an MCM1 (Mine Counter Measures squadron 1) crest and ceremonial photographs to Bob Troop, chairman and managing director of the…

Liverpool City Region (UK) based ship engine specialist James Troop & Co has won an order to supply Volvo Penta diesel engines for three European naval vessels being built on Merseyside. James Troop, one of the UK’s major Volvo Penta Centers, will supply the engines for three vessels being constructed by Marine Specialized Technology Ltd…

Aged a mere 68, Bob Troop’s appetite for work is undiminished. The roles of chairman and managing director at family-owned marine and industrial engines specialist James Troop & Co weigh no heavier than when he took over from uncle John, 71, in 2002. Longevity among the Troops is a foregone conclusion: “No Troop director has…

We were delighted to receive this letter from a past employee of James Troop & Co. Dear Mr. Robert Troop I am an ex apprentice of James Troop circa 1956-64 and I am so pleased to find you still in business and still retaining the family name, a rare accolade in these times. I took…

On 9th February 2016 James Troop & Co Ltd welcomed Commodore Gary Doyle RN to our premises in Runcorn. This visit was the latest in a series of high profile visits from Naval and government officials, the last being from Defence Minister Philip Dunne in November 2015. Commodore Doyle has taken over from Commodore…

Runcorn engine specialist James Troop & Co is demonstrating its commitment to investing in the next generation to future proof the firm with the appointment of its newest recruit. Sales representative Sean Dignam, 23, a business studies graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, is set to work alongside the firm’s experienced business development manager Stephen Griffiths.…

Our Volvo Dealer York Marina wins Marina of the month! Historic York is just a short trip from this well-equipped marina which, thanks to £1.7m of recent upgrades, is firmly in the 21st century, Read more at http://www.mby.com/advertising/marina-of-the-month-york-marina-49558#bfWYU3586ZoLdM2g.99

Managing director Bob Troop said the cash injection has also boosted on-site livery and branding. Marine engine specialist James Troop & Co has invested £100,000 in a site upgrade transforming the appearance and operational efficiency of its Merseyside headquarters. The move has revitalised the on-site customer facility to encourage more trade from the maritime, industrial…